EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Jackson Redevelopment Authority

Jackson, MS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15.23–$18.33 Per Hour
SKILLS
Backhoe Loader, Cement/Concrete Truck, Construction, Construction Equipment Operation, Dump Truck/Tipper, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Safety, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Lead Management, Maintenance Services, Motor Grader, Needs Assessment, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Truck Driver, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Jackson, MS
POSTED
1 day ago

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Full-Time)

Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, gradealls, motor graders, boom trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders and removal equipment for a variety of maintenance and construction operations. Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as concrete work, truck driving, asphalt spreading, jackhammering, and a variety of minor repair activities. Operate hand and power tools during the winter months including grinder, grease machine, chain saw, paint machine, pole chipper, and a stump grinder. Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; pick-up and deliver heavy equipment to and from construction sites. Inspect machinery and equipment to ensure proper functioning order, perform minor maintenance on equipment, report major repair needs to supervisor, ensure safety of equipment.

May work evenings and weekends as required by staffing shortages or emergency conditions. Applicants must be available during the week, weekends and some holidays, Work outdoors in various weather conditions. May provide lead supervision to a small crew of lower level maintenance staff. Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment is desirable. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Possession of a valid Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial License.

PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANT RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK

Position : 1003-4031

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : JACKSON ZOO

Group : PARKS AND RECREATION

Job Class : EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Posting Start : 6/24/2026

Posting End : 6/29/2026

Details : CITY WEBSITE

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.23

Position : 10034031

Code : 475-3

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : JACKSON ZOO

Grade : RANGE 20

Group : PARKS AND

Job Class : EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Posting Start : 06/25/2026

Posting End : 08/30/2026

Details : CITY WEBSITE

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.23-$18.33

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Jackson Redevelopment Authority